Sunday, July 22, 2012

Small Town Woes

Ellsworth, Kansas

Several people I spoke with in Kanopolis told me the neighboring town of Ellsworth was noted primarily for its deceptive (though technically legal) speed traps and general corruption. When I stopped to photograph these places, both at the same intersection, I couldn't help wondering if whoever went broke at the food mart might not be better off, if it meant they got out of town. But then, corruption is pretty widespread. Just recently the FBI raided the town hall of the little Connecticut village where Tina grew up, removing a van-full of paperwork. Now, if they could just get around to Wall Street...

Ellsworth, Kansas

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